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November 21, 12:42 am

’10 Questions’ lecture highlights different definitions of community

UCLA professors used the shape of a circle as a symbol for the double-edged nature of community at a campus event Tuesday. Kevin Kane, a lecturer in world arts and cultures/dance, showed a photograph of people holding hands in a circle to begin to answer the question, “What is community?” at the eighth lecture of the “10 Questions: Centennial Edition” lecture series. Read more...

Photo: Panelists at the eighth lecture in the “10 Questions: Centennial Edition” lecture series discussed what makes a community and how communities can be both inclusive and exclusive. (Courtesy of UCLA Arts)

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November 21, 12:33 am

Ethnic studies forum examines model minorities and school segregation

erin Khuê Ninh, an associate professor of Asian American studies at UC Santa Barbara, told a story about a student who pretended he was at medical school at UC Irvine for five years. Read more...

Photo: Four UCLA faculty and visiting scholars presented their research at the Institute of American Cultures’ annual forum. The IAC has provided over $6 million in grants since its founding 50 years ago, said Roger Wakimoto, vice chancellor of research. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)

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November 20, 1:29 am

2019 UCLA Medal recipients bring unique perspectives to writing, music

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 9:05 a.m. The UCLA Medal is UCLA’s highest honor. Established in 1979, it is awarded to those who achieve in their fields and who represent the ideals of UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Wadada Leo Smith, a trumpet player and composer, received the UCLA Medal on Nov. 8. When he performs, he intends for his audience to connect with his music, he said. (Courtesy of Juan Tallo)

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November 19, 1:02 am

Exhibition to encourage international students to celebrate their given names

For many international students, the name they introduce themselves as is not the name they were born with. Because of how common this practice is at UCLA, several international students said they felt they are losing part of their identity. Read more...

Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council International Student Representative Office will host an exhibit Nov. 26 in Bruin Plaza that will display the given names of international students. International students can submit their names to the office’s Facebook and Instagram pages. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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November 18, 1:45 am

Graduate student hopes to advocate for underrepresented while serving on NWWNC

Noreen Ahmed spent five years counseling unemployed young adults and those who dropped out of high school. She said she realized many didn’t have access to the resources they needed, and that the best way to help underprivileged communities would be through local government. Read more...

Photo: Noreen Ahmed, a public policy graduate student, joined the North Westwood Neighborhood Council on Nov. 6 following a unanimous vote by the council. Friends, family and colleagues described Ahmed as a humble person that puts the needs of others before her own. She will serve on the committees on homelessness and the budget. (Martín Bilbao/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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November 15, 1:10 am

Bruin Audubon Society and Birding Club makes bird-watching a hoot for students

This post was updated Nov. 17 at 2:57 a.m. Bundled in jackets against the early morning fog, with binoculars and cameras strapped across their shoulders, roughly 15 students and community members entered the UCLA Mildred E. Read more...

Photo: The Bruin Audubon Society and Birding Club was founded this fall by Sam Bressler (center), a graduate student in ecology. It held birdwalks every Thursday during the first eight weeks of fall quarter to watch the birds migrating south for the winter. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin)

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November 14, 12:37 am

North Korean refugees share stories of escape and freedom

For years, Joy Kim couldn’t understand why her mother left her behind when she defected from North Korea. Until she found herself in the same position. Read more...

Photo: North Korean refugees, invited to campus by the UCLA chapter of Liberty in North Korea, spoke about their experiences escaping the country. They also discussed the differences between life in North Korea and South Korea. (Tess Horowitz/Daily Bruin)


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